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“But let there be spaces in your togetherness and let the winds of the heavens dance between you. Love one another but make not a bond of love: let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your … Continue reading →

Green House homes are opening, and I would be remiss not to capture the air of excitement that has filled the lives of those who will be working there. Last week, after an emotional roller coaster of a pre-opening survey … Continue reading →

It might have been dreary outside most of the week, but the sunshine and warmth are abundant in the lobby. On Monday, we celebrated Chinese New Year. What’s nice about working and living in a multi-cultural setting, is you get … Continue reading →

Well, this week started out another week of warm, snow-free weather. I did feel sorry for all the snow lovers in Rochester and the skiers too! I personally, and many of the elders here have been loving the “no snow” … Continue reading →

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 2012.  Can you believe another new year has come already? Hopefully the year will be a good one for anyone reading this and the elders entrusted to our care. The snow has finally fallen. The temperature too! It’s … Continue reading →

“Jingle bells, jingle bells…” We are living good here at SJH and most of us around here have had too much sugar! As we get closer to Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, the excitement is in the air. Carolers made up … Continue reading →

What a beautiful start to our week. Sunshine is plenty. The Auxiliary gave every single elder (resident) in our home a sun catcher for his or her window today. Isn’t that the nicest thing? What a perfect day to do … Continue reading →

Sunday’s Illumination of Love in the courtyard was so breathtakingly wonderful. It makes you feel like a child on Christmas Day. The big count down 3, 2, 1 – then bravo – beautiful lights everywhere! So majestic and illuminating. The … Continue reading →

You can tell we’re gearing up for the holidays! Christmas trees began to spring up around the Home Monday. The Auxiliary works hard decorating the common halls and lounge areas. They make it look so festive. I have to admit, … Continue reading →

Holy smoke-out!  I forget to blog on the most important news that happened last week. St. John’s went smoke free. That’s right – no more smoking on the property. It happened on Thursday the 17th, National Smoke-Out Day, when people … Continue reading →